Collector’s paradise

A phillumenist is a collector of what? Is it … A.) Beer mats, B.) Matchbooks, C.) Teddy bears or D.) Coins?

The answer: B.) Matchbooks. The other multiple-choice options also have official names for their collectors — tegestologists collect beer mats, arctophiles collect teddy bears and numismatists collect coins.

Tags: coins, names


Dolphins 'smile' to signal play

New research shows bottlenose dolphins “smile” at each other to signal playtime. In science speak, it’s a “prolonged open-mouth expression,” and it only happens when their friends are in view — never in other contexts. The video is adorable.

'Juror #2' trailer (2024) feat. Nicholas Hoult, Clint Eastwood

Clint Eastwood’s 94 and still directing. The trailer just dropped for his newest film, “Juror #2.” It’s a courtroom thriller. (I know, shocker.) Looks good! My goal is to be like Clint when I’m 94!

Johns Hopkins University via DailyMail.co.uk
Johns Hopkins University via DailyMail.co.uk

Can you spot the T within 10 seconds? It says a lot about your ability to focus.

10K Japanese character vs. running man
Amber Reeves | Komando.com, © Krupal Ghori | Dreamstime.com
Amber Reeves | Komando.com, © Krupal Ghori | Dreamstime.com

No one knows for sure, but 10,000 steps per day might be the suggested standard based on the Japanese character for 10,000. Looks like someone running or walking to me.

A text exchange with my son, Ian, 10 years ago today.

This is me in Tennessee. I was about 10 when I did a full circle over the bar because the boys dared me. That’s how I lost my front tooth, so the one you see is fake!

I made this using ChatGPT. For my next piece? I’m drawing a blank.

You have gotta be kitten me.

Computer Keyboard Wristlet Purse
Etsy.com/shop/SophisticatedU
https://www.etsy.com/listing/936047057/computer-keyboard-wristlet-purse

I’ve lost all Ctrl.

Avocado humor? Pit-iful …